Recently, Quark launched the 'Academic Search' AI product, which leverages AI technology and a vast database of academic literature to significantly enhance the efficiency of information retrieval, creation, and processing in academic work. According to the latest data from PConline, Quark ranks first in the download volume of PC AI applications in China for 2024, becoming the preferred PC AI product for young people. Compared to regular searches, academic searches have higher requirements for the authority, professionalism, and timeliness of information, and frequently utilize features such as summarization and writing creation, making generative AI highly relevant in the academic field.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is

The Traffic Police Division of the Pudong Branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau recently officially issued the first batch of identification plates designed specifically for autonomous driving equipment. The design features a combination of light blue and white with black text, starting with an abbreviation for the region followed by a combination of letters and numbers, and clearly labeled 'Autonomous Equipment' at the top. This marks a step towards the gradual integration of autonomous driving technology into the daily lives of the public. The issuance of identification plates for autonomous driving equipment is an important move for the development of smart traffic in Shanghai, and a significant milestone in the application of autonomous driving technology.

On November 15, Alibaba Tongyi Lab launched the Code Mode, a feature that enables users to generate various applications through simple everyday language instructions, including mini games, data charts, websites, and resumes. Users can experience this new interactive method by visiting the Tongyi web version (tongyi.ai) and clicking on 'Code Mode' in the input box.

Recently, an incident in a Facebook mushroom enthusiasts group has once again raised concerns about the safety of AI applications. According to 404Media, an AI agent named FungiFriend infiltrated a northeastern mushroom identification and discussion group with 13,000 members and provided potentially fatal erroneous advice. When asked how to cook Sarcosphaera coronaria mushrooms, which contain high levels of arsenic, FungiFriend not only incorrectly stated that the mushroom...

Tencent announced that its smart assistant product, Tencent Yuanbao 2.0, has officially been relaunched. The new version features a redesigned conversation list that allows users to easily find historical dialogues and previously used intelligent entities, making it more convenient to review information or continue unfinished conversations. Tencent Yuanbao 2.0 also introduces a dedicated section for AI applications, gathering five major applications: AI Search, AI Reading, Creative Painting, Inspiration Gallery, and AI Photo Enhancement, to meet users' diverse creative needs in searching, reading, writing, and painting.

Recently, Beijing ZeroOneEverything Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. held a signing ceremony in Beijing to officially launch the development of native large model applications based on Huawei Ascend hardware. This collaboration will leverage the technological advantages of both parties, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence across multiple industries, particularly in finance, government affairs, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and telecom sectors. The core of this partnership is that ZeroOneEverything will utilize Huawei's Ascend hardware foundation, Ascend heterogeneous computing architecture (CANN), and MindSpore AI framework.

According to 36Kr, former Meituan co-founder Wang Huiwen has officially returned to Meituan and will serve as the head of the AI team, focusing on exploring applications of artificial intelligence. This team, named GN06, concentrates on areas such as emotional companionship and chatbots. Wang Huiwen will play a key role within the team, overseeing interviews and vetting the recruitment for product and operations positions. Reports indicate that the GN06 team's working status is relatively independent and does not fall under any of Meituan's business groups, allowing them to focus on developing new directions outside the core business.

AI company Anthropic has announced the release of its AI chatbot Claude's desktop application. Users can download the version for Mac and Windows for free from the official Anthropic website. This move makes using Claude more convenient, as users no longer need to access it through a web browser and can interact more quickly. The desktop application of Claude does not have significant differences in functionality compared to the web version, allowing users to easily ask questions.

The AI chatbot Claude developed by Anthropic has launched its desktop application, which users can download for free from the Anthropic website, available for both Mac and Windows systems. This new application allows users to interact with Claude more conveniently, eliminating the need to access the website through a browser. Anthropic also announced that it has added voice input functionality to its Android and iOS applications, enabling users to interact with Claude via voice.

During the recent earnings report, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company's investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is showing 'strong momentum.' Despite Meta's quarterly revenue and profit exceeding Wall Street's expectations, Zuckerberg anticipates that the company's AI spending will increase further next year. Although Meta's stock has risen over 70% in 2024, reaching a new high, the stock price fell about 3% in after-hours trading following the earnings report.

At the recent Universe 24 Developer Conference, GitHub officially launched a brand new platform - GitHub Spark. This new tool is designed to help developers, especially those with less experience, easily create micro-applications using natural language. Meanwhile, GitHub has also provided more options for its AI coding assistant Copilot, allowing developers to choose different AI models based on their needs.